BLT Paediatric Neurovascular Collaboration 2025: Meeting Highlights
On 14 November 2025, teams from Boston, London, and Toronto came together at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) for the annual BLT Paediatric Neurovascular Collaboration meeting. Each year, this event brings together clinicians, researchers, and trainees who share one goal: improving care for children with neurovascular conditions.
A major focus of this year’s meeting was cerebral proliferative angiopathy (CPA).
Dr. Alfred Pokmeng See shared new insights that are helping teams more confidently recognize CPA, understand how it changes over time, and decide which children may benefit from closer monitoring or specific interventions. His talk emphasized how important careful imaging review and thoughtful, team‑based decision‑making are when caring for children with CPA. As more experts compare their experiences, the field is gaining a clearer picture of what makes CPA unique and how to best support each child.
In the afternoon, case discussions walked through several complex real‑world examples of neurovascular disease, sparking great conversation across specialties. These discussions showed how combining different perspectives leads to stronger, more confident care plans for children and families.
By the end of the day, the group had agreed on several shared goals for the coming year—especially expanding CPA‑focused research, continuing joint case reviews, and working together on new biological targets that may guide future treatments. The day wrapped up with closing remarks from Mr. Greg James and an evening gathering that gave teams a chance to connect informally and strengthen international partnerships.
This year’s meeting highlighted just how powerful collaboration can be in improving care for children with rare neurovascular conditions—especially when it comes to deepening our understanding of CPA. The teams from Boston, London, and Toronto continue to move the field forward together, creating brighter possibilities for families.
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